Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the childSource

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life supportConservative delegates also voted down a proposal that would have changed party policy to embrace doctor-assisted...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, the government should never require the diversity of private businessesSource

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: NoThe Christian Heritage Party is convinced that Bill C-51 would involve a sacrifice of freedoms and privacy with no commensurate gain in safety and security. We, therefore, oppose this...Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internetSource

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problemsRelatively high level of support for Quebec independence within Conservative ranks is not a big surprise. The contemporary Conservative party has roots in the Reform party, which drew voters known for their anti-Quebec stances. There may remain some lingering and durable anti-Quebec sentiments among a sizable proportion of Conservative supporters.
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Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, only if they were arrested for traffickingSource

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Privatise, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price controlWe believe the government should support and encourage the private development of alternative sources of energy and fuels, including: wind, solar, and geothermal sources of energy; alternative transportation fuels including bio-diesel from oil seed crops and methanol, ethanol or methane from biomass and organic wasteSource

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: YesThe Conservative plan for cities includes making a long-term investment in infrastructure beyond the life of the Build Canada Fund and introducing legislation to ensure that cities have a permanent source of infrastructure funding through the Gas Tax Fund. FCM has responded favourably to this announcement. “FCM strongly supports today´s commitment by the Conservative Party to work with us to develop a long-term infrastructure plan to replace the soon-to-expire Building Canada Plan and enshrine the permanent Gas Tax Fund in legislation. This commitment was first announced in the March 22 federal budget, and today the Conservative Party is telling Canadians it is serious about following through on it.”Source

Conservative’s answer: No, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikesThe union's frustration with the Conservatives goes back four years, to 2011, when then transport minister Lisa Raitt ordered striking postal employees back to work. Most recently, Canada Post cancelled home mail delivery, a move defended by the government but met with anger in some communities.Source

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but only for low income families and single parentsOur Conservative Government is committed to providing real support for Canadian families, which is why our record includes: supporting choice in child care through the Universal Child Care Benefit, which provides parents with $1200 a year for each child under sixSource

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Elect, and require members to be non-partisanCanadians provided Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government with a strong mandate that includes reforming the Senate. That is why we are taking action to make the Senate more democratic, accountable and representative of Canadians. Our Government’s Senate Reform Act will encourage provinces to establish a democratic process that will give Canadians a say in who represents them in the Senate. It will also limit all Senate appointments made after 2008 to one, nine-year, non-renewable term ensuring a steady renewal in the Senate. The Harper Government is committed to reforming the Senate by limiting the terms of Senators and giving all Canadians a say in representation.Source

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?statsdiscuss

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, privacy is more important than statisticsincluding eliminating the mandatory long-form...Source

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenuesBill C-61 seeks to fight piracy over the internet by giving companies even more power over where digital content can be moved. While it reduces the maximum fines for criminals actually caught violating intellectual property laws — the bill makes it illegal for anyone to break the digital locks (DRM) that restrict how media (even legitimately purchased) can be used. It's a somewhat confusing solution that government officials behind the bill call a "balanced approach to truly benefit Canadians". Industry Minister Jim Prentice and Heritage Minister Josée Verner presented the legislation at a news conference today on Parliament Hill.Source

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceededThe Conservative Party believes that Canada’s pharmaceuticals legislation must strike a balance between encouraging the development of new drugs and ensuring that those drugs are available to Canadians at affordable prices. We believe that part of this balance is achieved through adhering to the international standard of 20 years patent protection for pharmaceuticals. We believe no one should lose their life savings because of unexpected health problems or the costs of prescription drugs.Source

Conservative’s answer: No, emergency care is already included, preventative care should be an individual's responsibility.Stephen Harper’s Government is committed to a universal public health care system and the Canada Health Act, and the right of
provinces to deliver health care within their...Source

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and implement a two tier public/private systemConservatives • Harper has made little mention of health care on the campaign trail. However, his government’s decision to eventually ratchet back the growth of annual increases in health-care transfers to the provinces remains controversial. The Conservatives announced in December 2011 a 10-year health funding arrangement with the provinces that maintains the annual increase in the transfers at six per cent until 2016-17. But after that, funding increases will be tied to the rate of the country’s economic growth, including inflation, but will never fall below three per cent.Source

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Provincial, but with federal funding and regulated standardsWhile the Conservative government has tried in recent years to limit its role to funding, federal health panel chair David Naylor called for federal reengagement and recommended creating a national fund and agency dedicated to improving health care in Canada.Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?statsdiscuss

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but make the process easier for skilled workersSource

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their countryThe Removal of Serious Foreign Criminals Act will allow for the mandatory transfer of foreign criminals to their country of origin and strip refugee protection from those later deemed a danger to the public, among other...Source

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: NoMost American Republicans have too much skin in the game to speak out against Donald Trump’s recent executive order, but what about their colleagues across the border? Here’s what some prominent Canadian conservatives—including most of the 14 candidates running for leadership of the federal Conservative party—are saying, ordered from most to least outraged.Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobsSource

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Decrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workersOur Conservative Government has maintained immigration at historically high levels, attracting newcomers who have the skills and experience our economy needs. Moving to a fast and flexible immigration system where the priority focus is on meeting Canada’s labour market needs. Establishing a new Expression of Interest system that shifts from a passive processing of applications to fast-tracking of applicants with jobs offers or in-demand skills. Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to prevent abuses, and ensure that Canadians always get the first chance at available jobs.Source

Conservative’s answer: YesImmigration Minister Chris Alexander said the new measures mean the 10,000 Syrian refugees the government previously promised to resettle in the next three years would instead be brought to Canada by September 2016 — "a full 15 months earlier than anticipated," he told reporters in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough.Source

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but only if the profits stay in CanadaThe Sierra Club of Canada released grades based on combined scoring for the party's platforms and replies to a questionnaire sent to every party. The Conservative Party had failed to reply to the questionnaire and received an "F." Following new coverage of the report card, the Conservative Party Environment Critic, Bob Mills, contacted the Sierra Club of Canada to request a reconsideration.Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the regionThe Harper government has approved construction of the proposed $7.9-billion Northern Gateway...Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politiciansConservative Party's "Blueprint" document outlined a plan to test all welfare recipients in Ontario for drug use, based on an argument that drug use among welfare recipients constitutes a barrier to obtaining and maintaining...Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holesBy 2012 Canada’s statutory corporate income tax rate will be the lowest in the...Source

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade dealToday, with one in five Canadian jobs dependent on exports, our prosperity hinges on opening new markets for Canadian goods, services and investment. This is why our Conservative Government has pursued the most ambitious trade agenda in Canadian history.
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Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but encourage stay-at-home parentingToday Prime Minister Stephen Harper reaffirmed his proven approach to supporting the child care choices of individual Canadian families. He highlighted the wide-ranging benefits of the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and how it is helping all Canadian families.Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: YesThe Conservatives are Canada’s party of free trade.
This is a policy legacy of which we are immensely proud. Free trade agreements signed under Conservative governments have led to greater prosperity, job growth and opportunity for Canadians across our country.Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutionalSource

Conservative’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accountsSource

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessionsOur Government knows reckless new spending will lead to higher taxes that kill jobs and hurt families. That's why we are committed to ending stimulus measures as we implement the next phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan. We will keep taxes low, and ensure that Government spending is prudent and affordable.
Tuesday's announcement signals that — for the first time in a decade — the funding needed to sustain the Government has decreased by over $10 billion. This is in part due to concluding stimulus measures and avoiding reckless new spending Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2kAs for families, the Conservative Party estimates that 1.8 million families will benefit from income splitting, a figure that the Broadbent Institute agrees...Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: Yes, as long as offshore income is reportedSource

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industryThe Conservative government’s employment-insurance changes will include special rules for repeat users of the program, requiring them to accept lower-paying jobs than Canadians who are using EI for the first time. Facing political pressure to cough up the details of its EI changes, the government will outline its plans much sooner than originally stated. Details are starting to circulate and sources have confirmed one aspect of the change will relate to wages. A policy that takes into account a person’s historic use of EI will most directly affect seasonal workers who use EI year after year. That risks igniting regional tensions, particularly in Atlantic Canada where there are a higher proportion of those workers than in the rest of the country.Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, switch to an instant runoff systemThe Conservative Party said it would fight to keep the current system, stating voters have already laid out their opposition to different forms of proportional representation, including in referendums in Ontario and British...Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?statsdiscuss

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and political campaigns should be publicly fundedC-525 would require a majority secret ballot vote by employees before bargaining units in federally regulated public service unions can be certified or...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, tuition costs should be tied to inflationThe Conservatives have said nothing at all about tuition during the campaign, but if their White Paper on PSE is any guide, the policy seems to be modest, across-the-board increases, along with selective...Source

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: The government should not be involved in educationSource

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss

Conservative’s answer: No, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimesPeople found guilty in some killings should have to serve life in prison with little or no chance of parole, Prime Minister Stephen Harper...Source

Liberal’s political stances

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesThe President of the Liberal Party of Canada has made it abundantly clear that his Party backs homosexual ‘marriage’ without...Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couplesSource

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice"Death with...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: NoHe said it was an “incredible pleasure . . . to present a cabinet that looks like Canada.” Asked by reporters why it was important to give half those jobs to women, Trudeau replied: “Because it is...Source

Liberal’s answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as menSource

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, we should respect all cultural traditionsHe compared the government's use of rhetoric to raise fears against Muslims to that used to promote a "none is too many" restrictive immigration policy toward Jews in the 1930s and...Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communicationsAt the same time, Liberals believe we must ensure proper oversight of those agencies, and to make sure the personal information of law abiding Canadians is not illegally monitored by their own government. That’s why Liberal MP Wayne Easter introduced Bill C-551 – which would end the improper surveillance of Canadians and ensure responsible oversight of our security agencies.Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internetSource

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problemsI am pleased to confirm that all members of the federal Quebec Liberal Caucus unequivocally support a federalist party in this...Source

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, only if they were arrested for traffickingSource

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only for non-essential servicesThe OLRB ruling came some 24 hours after Education Minister Liz Sandals had tabled back-to-work legislation in the Ontario legislature and Premier Kathleen Wynne had reiterated that under the Liberals’ “net zero” public-sector bargaining policy there is no money to raise teachers’ pay or otherwise improve on the concessionary contracts the government imposed upon the province’s public school teachers in 2013 via its anti-democratic Bill 115.Source

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only for low income families and single parentsBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Liberal Party of Canada urges the Government of Canada, in
conjunction with the provincial and territorial governments, to create and implement a national
daycare program that will improve accessibility and include national standards for daycare spaces
and labour force training.Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Elect, and require members to be non-partisanFurther, I challenge the Prime Minster to match this action. As the majority party in the Senate, immediate and comprehensive change is in Conservative hands. I’m calling on the Prime Minister to do the right thing. To join us in making Senators independent of political parties and end partisanship in the Senate.Source

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?statsdiscuss

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisionsTo build a prosperous and sustainable society, Canada will need much better data from many more sources, but fixing this Conservative mistake will be a great place to...Source

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: NoThe Conservative government is getting ready to pass a Copyright Act that has one of the most restrictive digital lock provisions in the world. This bill’s Technical Protection Measures (TPM) will make it illegal to copy a DVD so you can watch it on your tablet – even if you are not infringing on copyright. If the Bill passes without amendment, any circumvention will become a crime, even if it is only done to enjoy material you have legally purchased on the platform you want to view it on. Despite Conservative reassurances, Bill C-11 will mean that Canadians will often not have the right to take material they purchase—such as music—and transfer it onto different devices. And there have been persistent, troubling rumours that the Conservatives will attempt to amend C-11 to give the government greater powers to block and pull down websites. Liberals have listened to consumers, educators, artists, creators, innovators, and ordinary Canadians and acted transparently to propose amendments that strike equilibrium....Source

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceededA Liberal government, at the table for Canada, will work with the provinces and territories to ensure that all Canadians from coast-to-coast to-coast have a drug plan that covers the cost of prescription drugs for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes or arthritis that can be financially catastrophic to families. A Liberal government will also explore ways to lower the cost of prescription drugs for the healthcare system, including supporting provinces and territories to expand bulk purchasing. Source

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only for low income citizensBE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Liberal Party of Canada urge the Government of Canada to take a lead
role in establishing a system of quality home care programs for seniors and others across the country as part of an
integrated range of health services including long term care, mental health, dental and vision care, and that such
services be incorporated into the Canada Health Act;Source

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: NoIf, in some provinces, it feels like our Canadian health-care system is suffering from cuts, it’s because it is. On average, Canadian provincial governments cut health-care funding by three per cent from 2010 until 2015. It’s only expected to recover to 2010 levels this year.
Adding to the problem are Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cuts. Federal health transfers to provinces are about 20% of total public health-care funding. Since 2016, transfers have been falling behind inflation and population growth.Source

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Less, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industrySource

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, and make the process easier for refugeesThe Liberals plan to encourage more active recruitment of immigrants to meet Canada's labour and research needs. They recently pledged $1.3 billion over five years to improvement settlement services for new immigrants. The Liberals want to improve language training and the process of upgrading and recognizing credentials of skilled professionals such as foreign-trained doctors to make it easier for them to work in Canada.Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: YesThe proposed amendments require applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 (reduced from 14 and 64) to demonstrate knowledge in one of Canada's official languages – English or French and pass a knowledge...Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Neither, current temporary foreign workers should be granted citizenshipCanada must seize the moment and meet the coming economic challenges head-on. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program brings people to Canada, most of who have proven that they can successfully integrate into Canadian society and our labour market. Unfortunately, it is also a system that brings people here for a limited time, only to send them back where they came from.Source

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: YesThis bill can be improved, but on the whole, it does include measures that will help keep Canadians safer. As such, we will support...Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?statsdiscuss

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Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: YesJustin Trudeau has defended his government’s decision to sign off on the sale of more than 900 armoured vehicles – including dozens described as “heavy assault” and equipped with cannons – to Saudi Arabia, arguing that the deal is in line with Canada’s foreign and defence policies.
The C$15bn ($11.63bn) deal – struck by the previous Conservative government in 2014 and given the green light after Trudeau became prime minister – has been in the spotlight in recent years amid growing concerns about Riyadh’s human rights record.Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violationsOn behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I call on the government to end the practice of lapsed spending, and engage with broader civil society so that Canada can once again assume its role as a constructive and engaged player on the world stage.Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, Enbridge has a poor history of pipeline installationsToday, Liberals strongly criticized the Conservatives’ decision to approve the Northern Gateway Project in British Columbia, citing concerns for the coastal economy and environment, local communities, and First...Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?statsdiscuss

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade dealThe Liberal Party of Canada supports free trade, as this is how we open markets to Canadian goods and services, grow export-oriented businesses, create jobs, and provide choice and lower prices to Canadian consumers. We know that an increased emphasis on trade produces the growth that will deliver a real and fair chance for middle class families.Source

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but encourage stay-at-home parentingThe Liberals would axe the UCCB and introduce a new income-tested, tax-free monthly Canada Child Benefit that would boost payments to all families with annual incomes below...Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Help, but ban their ability to make political donationsWe will restore fair and balanced labour laws that acknowledge the important role of unions in Canada.
Labour unions play an important role in protecting the rights of workers and growing the middle class.
Under Stephen Harper, many of the fundamental labour rights that unions have worked so hard to secure have been rolled back, making it more difficult for workers to organize freely, bargain collectively in good faith, and work in safe environments.
We will restore fair and balanced labour laws that acknowledge the important role of unions in Canada, and respect their importance in helping the middle class grow and prosper. This begins with repealing Bills C-377 and C-525, legislation that diminishes and weakens Canada’s labour movement.Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it mostSource

Liberal’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accountsBE IT RESOLVED the Liberal Party of Canada adopt a policy in support of CPP enhancements and expansion as a means of providing an adequate standard of living for retired...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recessionWhile most other countries used their stimulus spending to make their economies stronger and more competitive, then Harper stimulus spending was notable mostly for its partisan slant toward Conservative-held ridings, lavish spending on advertising, and obsession with promotional signs on every street corner. They missed a crucial opportunity to invest in the future. Liberals believe middle-class families are the bedrock of our economy. Coming out of the recession, Canadian families carry more debt than most others in the Western world, including the United States. Every dollar of disposable income in the average household is offset by nearly $1.50 in debt. Against that troubling backdrop families are struggling to meet the increasing costs of putting children through college and university. Many parents must choose to stay in the workforce while raising kids, but can’t find high quality, affordable child care and early learning. Many of the same families must also care for aging parents or other loved ones i...Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) systemBecause many seniors live on fixed incomes, we will introduce a new Seniors Price Index to make sure that Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits keep up with seniors’ actual rising...Source

Liberal’s answer: Yes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involvedWATERLOO, ON – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), established in principle:
“The Liberal Party of Canada strongly supports free trade, as this is how we open markets to Canadian goods and services, grow Canadian businesses, create good-paying jobs, and provide choice and lower prices to Canadian consumers.
“The Trans-Pacific Partnership stands to remove trade barriers, widely expand free trade for Canada, and increase opportunities for our middle class and those working hard to join it. Liberals will take a responsible approach to thoroughly examining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Harper Conservatives have failed to be transparent through the entirety of the negotiations – especially in regards to what Canada is conceding in order to be accepted into this partnership.
“The government has an obligation to be open and honest about the negotiation process, and immediately share all the details of any agreement. Canadians deserve to know what impacts this agreement will have on different industries across our country. The federal government must keep its word and defend Canadian interests during the TPP’s ratification process – which includes defending supply management, our auto sector, and Canadian manufacturers across the country.
“If the Liberal Party of Canada earns the honour of forming a government after October 19th, we will hold a full and open public debate in Parliament to ensure Canadians are consulted on this historic trade agreement.”Source

Liberal’s answer: No, income splitting is unfair to low income familiesIncome splitting is not a wise investment for Canadians. It will eat through virtually the entire federal surplus without providing any benefit to most Canadians, without creating a single job, and without helping one young person get some opportunity to get ahead.Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?statsdiscuss

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but with limits set for workers with above average seasonal salariesBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a Liberal government will overhaul EI to provide reasonable support for seasonal workers so as to sustain the livelihood and viability of their communities until the benefits of the proposed Employment Development Strategy are realised.
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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but limit the amount they can donateNow, with the party's popularity in the basement and the pool of card-carrying Liberal donors practically exhausted, those who still owe money are being forced to turn to non-Liberal donors to help them pay for a contest they lost six years...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: Yes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rateThe Ontario government will cap tuition hikes at 3 per cent on average over the next four years, down from the 5 per cent cap that had made them the fastest-growing in the...Source

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: No, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimesI think a lot of this is campaigning on fear, which (Harper) is extremely good at, but I think we can all agree that bad criminals should not be released and we have to make sure that we're getting that balance...Source

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?statsdiscuss

Liberal’s answer: YesCoun. James Pasternak put forward a motion asking staff to study new rules for drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles. He wants some guidelines back from staff by September. "We are not interested in hyper-regulating technology so it's a balancing act," Pasternak told CBC NewsSource

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesNew Democrats believe in: Halting any rollback of achieved rights, including spousal benefits and same-sex...Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couplesSource

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choiceSource

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplaceSource

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as menSource

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, we should respect all cultural traditionsI think Canadians can see beyond this fear and loathing campaign that he thinks is going to be a winner for him. It's not the Canada I live in, these are not the Canadians I speak...Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communicationsOnline surveillance that threatens an open, free and accessible...Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only by closing the gun show loopholeSource

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, and the government should give them their land backNew Democrats recommend that the Government of Canada designate stable funding for programs and non-governmental Aboriginal organizations across the service spectrum. This recommendation is glaringly absent from the tabled report. The interim report was clear in that witnesses identified the lack of multi-year and core funding as a barrier to providing consistency of services. Existing community programs already in the social services, health care, education, job training and counseling sectors are working to provide opportunities for families and individuals to receive support and encourage empowerment. A need for recurring and adequate funding for such programs, projects and services was identified throughout the study.
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?statsdiscuss

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internetSource

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems"However, like many Quebecers in 2011, I thought the NDP would act differently to the Liberals and the Conservatives and that they really would recognize the aspirations of the Quebec nation. Recent positions taken by the NDP on the Clarity Act and the Churchill Falls project demonstrate unequivocally that the party favors Canada’s interests over those of the Quebec nation."
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Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, only if they were arrested for traffickingSource

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: YesThe New Democratic Party (NDP), who was the first federal party to promise new money to municipalities, has provided the most benefits to Canadian cities in their platform. Led by former Toronto city councillor Jack Layton, the NDP have also promised to direct more of the gas tax revenues to new buses, subways, and commuter rail to replace the recently expired federal infrastructure funding; to provide significant new funding for affordable and social housing; and to double and make permanent the Police Officer Recruitment Fund which would enable municipalities to hire more police officers. The FCM President commented, “Today's NDP platform is the first in this election campaign to call for new, long-term investments in Canada’s cities and communities. We applaud the NDP´s commitment to make permanent federal investments that help municipalities fight growing traffic gridlock and put more police on local streets. The NDP's commitment to permanently invest $400 million per year in public transit would help ci...Source

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only for non-essential servicesFollowing the 2008 election, the Conservative government opened Parliament with an announcement of temporarily suspending federal employees' right to strike and denying monetary subsidies for political parties. The leaders of the other three parties responded by announcing that they could not support such measures.Source

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only for low income families and single parentsGood for Thomas Mulcair and the New Democratic Party. Finally, they have put a Big Idea in front of Canadians. The Big Idea is federally financed daycare. Make no mistake, it’s a big-government idea, and as such will be attacked from many quarters. But parents of young children – indeed all Canadians – should ask themselves: Is our current child-care situation working?Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Abolish, the recent corruption scandals have proven that any unelected body of government is detrimental towards democracyMPs are debating a non-binding NDP motion to eliminate the Senate, as controversy continues over the expenses claimed by some...Source

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes"Protecting the independence of the CBC/SRC by increasing public funding with the goal of eventually eliminating private...Source

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisionsThe government abolished the long-form census, our leading source of data on Canadians, saying it was too...Source

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenuesThe New Democratic Party has been clear about its desire to ensure that Canada's copyright regime is updated, and New Democrats place copyright reform at the centre of what must be a much broader innovation agenda for Canada. This includes codifying protection for net neutrality, committing to national benchmarks for broadband access right across rural and northern Canada and into the urban areas, and enhancing our digital cultural programs to ensure that Canadians are able to participate as international citizens within the democratic, culturally vibrant, public commons that is the Internet.
In respect of copyright reform, New Democrats have been consistent. We told the government to bring WIPO into the House and have it ratified. If we had done that, it would have taken some of the international pressure off Canada. We have been telling the government that we fundamentally support the principle of remunerating creators for their content and oppose criminalizing consumers.Source

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: YesDespite their election promises, the Trudeau Liberals have continually failed to meet many of their most substantial promises to Indigenous peoples. They have come up short on education, on critical housing and water infrastructure, on mental health and suicide prevention, on the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), on equitable funding for public services and on implementing a true nation to nation agenda with First Nations, Métis and Inuit.Source

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceededReducing costs by providing funding for provincial and territorial pharmacare programs, co-ordinating the bulk purchase of pharmaceutical drugs, and encouraging the use of less expensive generic...Source

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only for low income citizensIt has called for national dental-care and child-care...Source

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, and do not privatise any servicesTo ensure that Canadians can access public health care where and when they need it, the NDP will reverse Stephen Harper’s cuts to the Canada Health Transfer. To provide stability, we will ensure the transfer increases by at least 6% per...Source

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Less, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industrySource

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: FederalThis is what we can achieve with a federal government that invests in health care and makes it a priority. We will work with the provinces and territories to make concrete improvements to care for...Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?statsdiscuss

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and make the process easier for refugeesAccelerate and streamline the recognition of foreign credentials, overseas degrees and previous employment experience in conjunction with provinces and licensing authorities.
• Review the point system.
• Increase financial support for the settlement process for new Canadians to assist with literacy, community integration and orientation, including bridging, mentorship, English and French as a second language.
• Eliminate landing fees for new immigrants, as well as processing fees for refugees and people fleeing torture or domestic violence.
• Significantly increase resources and support for immigration processes to reduce backlogs.Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Decrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workersNDP MP Pat Martin said today's changes acknowledge that the program is broken but said they do little to fix it. "A bit of tweaking and tinkering on the front end is not going to protect Canadian jobs." "First they weakened the program and made it easier to abuse and now they're trying to reverse the damage they caused," Martin said. "They're not really ... protecting Canadian jobs or raising wages for Canadians ... nor are they taking active steps to protect foreign workers from abuse. They're just making it a little more uncomfortable for employers to use the program."Source

Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missileSource

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountabilityIt's not too late for the Liberals to join the NDP and the millions of Canadians who oppose the Conservatives' devastating Bill C-51, which will undermine our rights and...Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?statsdiscuss

New Democratic have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our securitySource

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violationsNDP Leader Tom Mulcair has promised to increase Canada's foreign aid...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy productionImproving environmental protection through government...Source

Should the federal government subsidise the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: YesWe will rise to meet our international climate change obligations by creating a cap-and-trade system that puts a clear market price on carbon. We’ll use the revenue generated by that cap-and-trade system to reinvest in the future of our energy sector. To invest in renewable energy projects in the regions where that revenue is generated and in the clean technology sector of tomorrow...Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sandsRepresentatives of the NDP were concerned about such matters as: the effect of a guarantee on provincial legislation regulating non-resident ownership of land; the ability of governments to legislate on and control unique types of ‘property,’ such as data bank information; legislation providing mortgage relief; legislation preserving farmland and recreational land; legislation regulating businesses, such as legislation setting a minimum wage; and legislation dealing with the division of matrimonial propertySource

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, Enbridge has a poor history of pipeline installationsAnd why shouldn’t Canadians be worried, when they see the Conservative government gutting environmental assessments? When they see that dangerous pipeline spills are on the rise, and wonder if their community might be next? And Aboriginal communities across the country are also standing in opposition to energy projects—from the Northern Gateway pipeline on the West Coast to proposed fracking projects in the East— that fail to respect treaty rights, inherent rights and Canada's international obligations.Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?statsdiscuss

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Increase for large multinational corporations but lower for small businessesThe NDP would pay for future spending commitments by raising corporate income taxes back to the level they were at when the Conservatives took office in 2006, said party leader Tom...Source

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade dealEnsuring foreign investment and trade deals support Canadian jobs. The NDP will strengthen the Investment Canada Act to protect Canadian jobs and ensure international trade deals provide a net benefit for middle-class Canadian...Source

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but encourage stay-at-home parentingCosts to parents would be capped at $15 a day, a sharp break from the $45 a day or more that many Canadian parents are currently paying. All parents would be eligible, no matter how much they...Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accountsNew Democrats are fighting to strengthen the Canada/Quebec Pension...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recessionDirecting infrastructure stimulus spending in a strategic way to focus on public transit, retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient and following urban design to make our communities more energy...Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) systemReversing the Conservatives’ reckless decision to raise the age of retirement from 65 to 67. This will give Canadians access to up to $13,000 in additional retirement...Source

New Democratic’s answer: No, income splitting is unfair to low income familiesIn reaction to the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report today, New Democrats reiterated their call for canceling the Conservatives’ wasteful and ineffective income splitting...Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and neither should corporations and business organizationsSource

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, for government workers but not for politiciansSource

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but with limits set for workers with above average seasonal salariesNew Democrats believe in: Increasing EI benefits and flexibility for caregivers to allow family members to take leave of employment for up to six months in order to care for loved ones nearing the end of their...Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and political campaigns should be publicly fundedLately labour and trade unions have been portrayed in a negative light by conservative media and business interests. Doing so may serve the interests of those casting the stones but the reality is that we owe unions our thanks for improving the economic and social well-being of working Canadians over the decades that they have been in existence. Labour and trade unions have been a fixture in Canada since the 1800s, but did not become prominent until the last century as they engaged in high profile battles for eight-hour work days and better pay for their members. Even if you are not currently represented by a union they are probably the reason that you are able to enjoy a safe working environment, two day weekends, vacation pay, and protections from work place harassment. The right to ‘collective bargaining,’ the process by which members of a union agree to pool their labour and negotiate as one with their employer(s), was first recognized in 1937 following a strike by the United Auto Workers at the Genera...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Yes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rateThe NDP has proposed a tuition freeze and appears to offer partial compensation to...Source

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: Provincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistencyReleased this morning, the NDP election platform would increase federal funding for post-secondary education by $800 million. In addition, the NDP would adopt a federal post-secondary education act and a dedicated post-secondary education transfer payment which would be contingent on provinces making education affordable through tuition fee freezes and reductions. The NDP platform also proposes increasing funding for student grants by $200 million dollars.
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Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: No, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimesDenying any chance of parole to the worst violent offenders will increase the chances of prison guards being attacked, the NDP and Liberal public safety critics...Source

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?statsdiscuss

New Democratic’s answer: NoThe US Department of Homeland Security, which opened the third of five air wings to be assigned to the US-Canada border, plans to use infra-red cameras, sensors, watchtowers, and unmanned aircraft to create a virtual fence. Recently, the Coast Guard unveiled plans to set up 34 live-fire weapons training zones for the machine gun boats it intends to use. This would make the Coast Guard one of the largest polluters of the toxic metal lead in the Great lakes, the source of 40 million people’s drinking water. Source

Green’s political stances

Green’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesIn 1996, the Green Party of Canada became the first federal party to officially support the inclusion of same-sex couples in civil marriage, and we are pleased that this issue is now...Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesThe problem with the bill is the bumper-sticker title. Zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices? I think it's to fan the flames of a Conservative base that's disillusioned with the lack of ethics of the prime minister. So they're trying to rally round their base by saying we're here to stand against barbaric cultural practicesSource

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communicationsThe Green Party of Canada strongly supports OpenMedia.ca’s citizen-driven national public education campaign, raising awareness of legislation that would see serious changes to Canadians’ online privacy...Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: NoReview the registry for restricted firearms in consultation with First Nations, and with gun sports and hunter organizations. We will ensure law-abiding citizens do not have their firearms unreasonably...Source

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, and the government should give them their land backAs government, the Greens will speedily move to implement the UN Declaration. We will also restore the $5.1 billion
commitment and the specifics of the Kelowna Accord. One of the central features of the landmark Kelowna Accord,
reached between federal and provincial, territorial and First Nations governments in Canada in November of 2005, is
the creation of “baselines.” Baselines are critical to assess the levels of Aboriginal health and well-being.Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?statsdiscuss

Green have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internetSource

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Let the citizens of Quebec vote on itRecognize the legitimate right of the people of Quebec to freely and democratically determine its full and undiminished sovereignty through a clear majority vote in Quebec on a clear question in favour of secession, provided it is politically and legally recognized by the international community.Source

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: NationaliseSupport the establishment of a Canada-first National Energy Plan to regain control over Canada's energy supply and to ensure Canada's energy needs are met prior to any export, and assist in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable...Source

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesGreen Party MPs will re-establish Canada’s National Dream and: Re-invest in our national rail systems, building more train cars in Canada, increasing train speeds and phasing in high speed rail where feasible, and creating green transportation and energy infrastructure corridors in key regionsSource

Green’s answer: Yes, but only for non-essential servicesThe Conservatives have sabotaged employees’ right to strike by bringing in back-to-work legislation against Air Canada, Canada Post, and Canadian Pacific Railway...Source

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Elect, and require members to be non-partisan...the Green Party of Canada supports the election of Senators through a system that ensures proportional...Source

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesIn addition to restoring funding to CBC and
Radio-Canada, we will work to rebuild the arm’s
length governance of our arts and cultural
institutions to prevent political interference, prevent
further monopolization of Canadian media, and
defend the freedom and integrity of the internet
by enshrining the principle of “net-neutrality” in
Canadian legislation.Source

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions The Green Party of Canada supports a mandatory process for Canada's long-form census but says that a legal penalty for non-compliance goes too...Source

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: NoIn order to achieve these objectives the Green Party of Canada will:
· Establish a copyright registry that will facilitate tracking and protecting of copyrights where registration is optional for the original author, but mandatory upon the transfer of ownership or death of the author;
· Remove the Levy on Blank Audio Recording Media and replace it with private copying exemptions;
· Introduce a formal notice-and-notice mechanism for dealing with copyright infringement online, thereby affirming common carrier status for Internet Service Providers (ISPs);
· Renounce the Crown Copyright applied to all government produced documents, thereby immediately releasing them into the public domain;
· Hold consultations with music and movie industry artists, producers and distributors along with citizen's assemblies to address the issues of online peer-to-peer networks.Source

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesBecause Canada depends on it, our top priorities for building strong Canadian communities are to:
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Defend Canada’s public health care
Defend single-payer universal health care. Bring all parties back to the table for a renewal of the Health Accord. Innovate in health care through electronic health records, patient-centred team medicine built around the family physician working with nurse-practitioners, pharmacists, midwives, naturopaths and others.
Expand health care to cover prescription medication for all CanadiansSource

Green’s answer: Yes, but only for low income citizensMove to extend medically required and preventive dental care to the current list of treatments covered by...Source

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, and do not privatise any servicesExpand health care to cover prescription medication for all Canadians and public dental coverage for low-income youth (under 18 years of age), and increase the emphasis on preventative health...Source

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Less, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industryWe oppose any level of privatized, for-profit health...Source

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, and make the process easier for refugeesGreen Party MPs will: Lead a national discussion to define “environmental refugee” and advocate for the inclusion of environmental refugees...Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountabilityThe fact is that Bill C-51 will not make Canadians safer – it will actually do the opposite, and that's the big lie being told to...Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?statsdiscuss

Green have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: IncreaseProvide security for international aid and development groups on the ground as well as assist international aid agencies and local authorities in implementing environmental protection and restoration...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesWe stood on the sidelines in Syria as pro-democracy rebels were slaughtered. If we had moved to a cease-fire and peace talks in Libya, we would have been better able to use R2P arguments within the UN. Due to the deceit implicit in shifting to insisting on the removal of Gaddafi, the coalition forces created a barrier in the Security Council, allowing al-Assad’s allies Russia and China to veto protecting civilians in Syria. Unintentionally, we gave the brutal Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his allies irrefutable evidence that R2P was a cloak for regime change.
While we stayed on the sidelines in Syria, we rooted for the rebels against Bashar al-Assad. ISIS, having formed in Iraq, joined the loosely connected rebel groups in Syria to topple Assad. For a while ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’ theory put ISIS in the white hats as the West hoped for Assad’s end.Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul?statsdiscuss

Green have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy productionThe lack of federal regulation, monitoring, and action has made Canada one of the world’s biggest and most tragic offenders against the...Source

Should the federal government subsidise the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?statsdiscuss

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable materialWHEREAS degradable plastics can be more harmful to the environment than plastics that do not...Source

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sandsKeystone hurts the Canadian...Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: NoGenetically engineered (GE) organisms may pose a potentially serious threat to human health and the health of natural...Source

Green’s answer: No, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefitsThe Green Party understands that forests are the foundation of complex ecological systems performing important
services that purify our air and water, prevent floods and erosion, and stabilize our climate. Two-thirds of Canada’s plant
and animal species live in forests. Large expanses of forest, especially old growth forests, must remain intact to maintain
natural habitats and biodiversity. Our forests also sustain subsistence hunters and those who seek recreation and
rejuvenation in the wilderness. Canada cuts about one million hectares of forest a year. We must improve our logging practices and become a world leader in sustainable management of this potentially fully renewable resource. We must extract more economic value from every tree cut and move quickly towards eliminating raw log exports. We can reap better economic, environmental and social benefits from our forests. A Green Party government, in partnership with the provincial and territorial governments with primary jurisdiction, will r...Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking“This earthquake confirms that fracking is a dangerous and environmentally irresponsible practice,” said Ms. May. “An earthquake of this magnitude could have devastating implications for the environment and the Halfway River First Nations community.”Source

Green’s answer: YesEliminate poverty and challenge inequality
Implementing a Guaranteed Livable Income, ensuring equal pay for equal work, and ensuring high quality child care for every Canadian family who wants it, while providing a school nutrition program – providing healthy food to kids in school to help them learn better.
Despite the growing number of two-income households, Canadian families are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. Green Party programs and policies will reduce income inequality, and ensure all Canadians have the opportunity to prosper.
We will phase-in a national Guaranteed Livable Income, to ensure that no person's income falls below what is necessary for health, life and dignity. Through the Council of Canadian Governments we will work with the other levels of government whose inadequate poverty band-aid solutions (such as welfare, disability programs) can be rolled up in order to fund Guaranteed Livable Income.Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holesReturn Corporate Tax rates, except for the Small Business tax rate, to the 2008...Source

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade dealOver the last fifteen years, international free trade agreements have become an important part of Canada’s economy. Despite acknowledged benefits, there are some clauses and sections in these agreements that are not balanced. They put foreign and corporate business interests first... The Green Party supports fair trade that puts sovereignty, human rights, and the environment first and does not support trade agreements that put the rights of multi-national corporations first... We recognize that trade is an important component of a sustainable economy but that it cannot hamper or undermine sovereign efforts to protect and enhance local quality of life and build local economies.Source

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but only for low income familiesThe Greens are committed to a high-quality federally-funded child care program in Canada, accessible to any family that wants to place children into early childhood...Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: NoGreen Party MPs will work in each of the following areas related to trade agreements:

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):

Immediately provide the required six months’ notice of withdrawal from...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accountsPension reforms must be built upon the system that will best create decent pensions that will keep the elderly out of poverty, require minimum additional contributions, and have low administrative and investment...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recessionThis generation has the potential to capitalize on the single biggest business opportunity in human history – the shift to a low-carbon economy. Whether this is driven by the need to end the recession through economic stimulus, high energy prices, dwindling oil supplies, strategic geopolitical threats to foreign oil, the climate crisis or all of them combined, the
country that mobilizes resources to develop and commercialize low-carbon technologies (e.g. alternate fuels, renewable energy and energy efficiency) will survive the price shocks of fossil fuel’s last gasps and emerge with a thriving economy. Canada should be that country.Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but only for low income pensionersThe proposed Green Party expansion could involve two things: phasing in over 5 to 7 years, a doubling of the Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE); and gradually increasing the maximum CPP benefit from 25% of the YMPE to, say...Source

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but with limits set for workers with above average seasonal salaries Expanding the EI system can be justified as a sensible economic measure, as well as a matter of equity. This is one measure that does not require finding new money. The EI system has a healthy fund built up, yet the majority of unemployed workers are denied its benefits. Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss

Green have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?statsdiscuss

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: YesThe Green Party of Canada believes that Canada must change, immediately, to a proportional voting system that fairly and directly translates all votes into representation in...Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote“There is a lot of evidence that shows that if we engage our youth earlier in the political process they are more likely to develop voting as a habit for the rest of their life,” Weaver...Source

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rateSource

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Provincial, the federal government should not have a role in educationIncrease federal transfers to provincial governments, ear-marked and tied to post-secondary education; Establish a federal research program aimed at understanding and reducing barriers to post-secondary education in the absence of the 2001 Canadian Millennium Research Program;Source

Green’s answer: No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermalCan nuclear power meet our energy needs and be the solution to climate change? Not when one considers the cost, pollution, and threat to global security associated with nuclear...Source

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss

Green’s answer: Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society...no matter that mandatory minimum sentences have been proven not to work, no matter that our prisons are already overfilled, no matter that the murderers to whom this act would apply would likely never be released under the current regime. This bill is not about facts at all. It is about terrifying Canadians into voting Conservative. It is about election pamphlets.Source

Libertarian’s political stances

Libertarian’s answer: Pro-choiceThe U.S. Libertarian Party political platform (2012) states: "Recognizing that abortion is a sensitive issue and that people can hold good-faith views on all sides, we believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration."Source

Libertarian’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesRepeal of legislation prohibiting unions between members of the same sex, and the extension to such unions of all legal rights and privileges presently enjoyed by partners in heterosexual...Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: NoMost libertarians believe that the capital punishment (death penalty) is an extreme exertion of state power and is of little use in a free society, while it is of great use to a tyrannical...Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: YesThere is already a procedure in place to validate a persons identity who wears a niqab. Not allowing a woman to wear the niqab and saying "That's not how we do things here" is un-Canadian. Migrants come to Canada because we protect freedom of expression and religion, let's keep it that way.Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communicationsIt also strongly opposes government surveillance of society, as well as government restrictions on the right to own firearms and the right to...Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimesGun Ownership:The official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is to remove the prohibitions and legislative obstacles for the ownership of guns by peaceful citizens for the purposes of recreation, self-defence and hunting.If elected, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal section 91 and 92 of the Criminal Code to make responsible gun possession legal
Revise the legal definition of weapon and firearm to reflect that guns are tools when in the hands of qualified civilians
Eliminate the provincial and territorial Chief Firearms Offices as a cost saving mechanism and transfer responsible gun ownership to a certification based system
Eliminate the unfair search and seizure provisions under the Firearms Act and reverse the onus provisions so that citizens are not labelled criminals before their day in courtSource

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programsSource

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?statsdiscuss

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Libertarian’s answer: Yes, for most but not all drugsThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of drugs. The war on drugs has cost Canadian tax payers billions of dollars in enforcement and incarceration of citizens who have harmed no one besides themselves. Drugs should be dealt with through harm reduction strategies, and as a matter of public health, not through the criminal justice system. The decriminalization of illicit substances ensures that organized criminals, both domestic and foreign, cannot profit from the drug trade.Source

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, only if they were arrested for trafficking"The Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of...Source

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, transportation services should be left to the private sectorIn order to achieve a free economy, in which government victimizes no one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies to business, labour, education, agriculture, science, the arts, sports, political parties, or any other special interest. We propose the elimination of all government "job creation" schemes.Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: YesEdward Snowden is possibly "the most influential whistle-blower of our generation," says Trevor Timm, the executive director of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Earlier this week, Timm joined with representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch to formally ask President Obama to pardon the former NSA contractor who brought to light bombshell revelations about mass surveillance in the U.S. The campaign to request a presidential pardon was timed with the release of the new Oliver Stone biopic, Snowden.Source

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Elect, and require members to be non-partisanSource

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?statsdiscuss

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, privacy is more important than statisticsBut requiring citizens to fill out a form which is absolutely essential to sound public policy and social science? An outrageous violation of individual...Source

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Let the free market, instead of the government, decideThe Libertarian Party of Canada realizes that government regulatory agencies often do far more harm than good. These regulatory agencies ultimately hurt consumers by increasing costs and curbing competition. As such, the Libertarian Party of Canada would. Repeal the powers of the CRTC over radio, television and communicationsSource

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, emergency care is already included, preventative care should be an individual's responsibility.The official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial governments. The current system costs Canadians approximately $6,000 a year, per citizen. For the average family, their healthcare tax burden will be approximately $24,000 per year. Although Canadians spend a lot on the provision of healthcare, the system is painfully slow. The median wait time for an emergency room visit in Canada is 8.8 hours, which places Canada dead last among OECD countries for timeliness of care. Not only do Canadians spend much of their time waiting for care, the system consistently underperforms. Canada is ranked in the bottom third of OECD countries for safe care, effective care, coordinated care and patient centered care. To overcome these issues, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal the Canada Health Act
To ensure that healthcare is a provincial responsibility
To allow private alternatives for car...Source

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and implement a two tier public/private systemThe Libertarian Party of Canada would repeal the Canada Health Act to allow private alternatives for care and insurance, which will alleviate public wait times and the growing fiscal burden of healthcare. Provinces will be free to choose the system that best fits their needs.Source

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: More, but end all federal funding as this is a provincial issueThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial governments. The current system costs Canadians approximately $6,000 a year, per citizen. For the average family, their healthcare tax burden will be approximately $24,000 per year. Although Canadians spend a lot on the provision of healthcare, the system is painfully slow. The median wait time for an emergency room visit in Canada is 8.8 hours, which places Canada dead last among OECD countries for timeliness of care.
Not only do Canadians spend much of their time waiting for care, the system consistently underperforms. Canada is ranked in the bottom third of OECD countries for safe care, effective care, coordinated care and patient centered care.
To overcome these issues, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal the Canada Health Act
To ensure that healthcare is a provincial responsibility
To allow private alternatives for care and insurance, which will alleviate public wait times and the growing fiscal burden of healthcare. Provinces will be free to choose the system that best fits their needsSource

Libertarian’s answer: Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing itThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of drugs. The war on drugs has cost Canadian tax payers billions of dollars in enforcement and incarceration of citizens who have harmed no one besides themselves. Drugs should be dealt with through harm reduction strategies, and as a matter of public health, not through the criminal justice system. The decriminalization of illicit substances ensures that organized criminals, both domestic and foreign, cannot profit from the drug trade.Source

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: ProvincialThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial...Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?statsdiscuss

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and make the process easier for refugeesMore specifically, the Libertarian Party of Canada would. Significantly decrease the bureaucratic burden for refugees and asylum seekers. Eliminate the point system for immigration and replace it with a background check for violent or fraudulent criminal activity. Eliminate the TFW program and replace it with a streamlined work visa program, and residency roll out. Granting foreign workers legal residency ensures that the Canadian economy continues to grow, without subjecting them to poor working conditions. Create sponsorship guidelines whereby organizations and individuals can sponsor immigrants if they are willing to financially support them.Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutionalCreate sponsorship guidelines whereby organizations and individuals can sponsor immigrants if they are willing to financially support...Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Neither, replace it with a work VISA programEliminate the TFW program and replace it with a streamlined work visa program, and residency roll out. Granting foreign workers legal residency ensures that the Canadian economy continues to grow, without subjecting them to poor working...Source

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountabilityThe Libertarian Party of Canada opposes this legislation whole heartedly. Although everyone wants to stop terrorism, this bill is a huge step backwards. It is yet another example where Canadians are being forced to sacrifice privacy for what is being called security. Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?statsdiscuss

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Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and the current government is over-regulating businessesThe Party opposes government-mandated environmental standards and Canadian participation in the Kyoto...Source

Should the federal government subsidise the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: NoIn order to achieve a free economy, in which government victimizes no one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies to business, labour, education, agriculture, science, the arts, sports, political parties, or any other special interest. We propose the elimination of all government "job creation" schemes.Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sandsThe activity of land use planning is properly the responsibility and right of the owner(s) of the land. We therefore urge an end to all government interference in the planning process through such methods as expropriation, zoning laws or building codes, regional planning, or the acquisition of land or other real property with tax money. We call for the repeal of all laws regulating the use of private property.Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Reform to a flat taxThe Libertarian Party of Canada stands for free market economic policies, property rights and entrepreneurship. As such, the Libertarian Party would:
Reduce federal income taxes to a maximum rate of 15% and increase the personal income tax exemption amount to $17,300 from $11,500Source

Libertarian’s answer: No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuseThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of...Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holesThe Libertarian Party would introduce a low, flat income and corporate tax that would make our tax system fairer, simpler and more...Source

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade dealWe believe that each person has the right to exchange goods and services with any person or group, free from coercion. All efforts by government to control or manage trade are...Source

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: NoThe Libertarian Party of Canada stands for free market economic policies, property rights and entrepreneurship. As such, the Libertarian Party would eliminate all tax credits, and replace them with 4 additional exemptions, valued at $4,000 each (Child, Senior, Disability, Student)Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts We call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pending such repeal, participation in the Plan should be made voluntary. We advocate that existing obligations of the Plan be honoured to whatever degree is possible without violating individual rights.Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and repeal the Canadian Pension PlanWe call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pending such repeal, participation in the Plan should be made voluntary. We advocate that existing obligations of the Plan be honoured to whatever degree is possible without violating individual rights.Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss

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Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industryGovernment shall be prohibited from giving money to charitable endeavors unless the funds are voluntarily contributed to government for that purpose. Charity and social welfare should more properly be administered by voluntary...Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economyWe call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pending such repeal, participation in the Plan should be made voluntary. We advocate that existing obligations of the Plan be honoured to whatever degree is possible without violating individual rights.Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, it should be raised"Arguments against lowering the voting age
Some argue 16 and 17 year olds may not be mature or informed enough to responsibly vote
There’s no evidence it would improve voter turnout long-term
Youth may be more susceptible than other age groups to pressure from peers and external influences"Source

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: No, tuition costs should be tied to inflationDespite the newfound appreciation for budget restraint, the government is forging ahead with the expensive and unnecessary
introduction of full day kindergarten and a reduction of college and university tuition by 30 per cent for families earning less than
$160,000 per year. This amounts to a subsidy and job security for the teacher’s unions. Supporting the education sector is moreover highly questionable, given the teacher’s union’s active support during this past election campaign.Source

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: The government should not be involved in educationWe support the repeal of compulsory education laws, and the elimination of government operation, regulation, and subsidy of educational institutions. We support the repeal of all taxes on both profit-seeking and non-profit voluntary...Source

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to societyAs such, the Libertarian Party would re-evaluate all victimless crimes in the federal criminal code. This will allow for law enforcement to spend its time and budget on targeting and punishing violent...Source

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?statsdiscuss

Libertarian’s answer: YesThe Libertarian Party of Canada realizes that government regulatory agencies often do far more harm than good. These regulatory agencies ultimately hurt consumers by increasing costs and curbing...Source

Communist’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesThe Communist Party of Canada and the Young Communist League applaud these victories. More and more countries around the world are recognizing same-sex marriage and other fundamental LGBTQ rights. In Canada, the struggle for concrete steps to end harassment based on sexual orientation and gender expression/identity has seen a number of key victoriesSource

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples"Ban all discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and...Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men"Oppose all forms of racism and discrimination."

"Ban all discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and...Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: YesOn March 24, Jean Charest’s Quebec Liberal government codified its racist drive against Muslim women with Bill 94. This law would ban women wearing the face-covering niqab or burqa from receiving any government services, and would bar them from all public-sector employment. This is a green light for racist abuse. Denied schooling, health care and perhaps even access to public transit and many other essential services, these women will become virtual prisoners in their homes—a Canadian version of purdah. While the number of women who would be impacted directly is small—at most a few dozen—the effects will be felt throughout the Muslim population and beyond.Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communicationsThe Communist Party of Canada once again calls on the labour moment and all its allies – Aboriginal peoples, women, students, seniors, environmentalists, racialized communities, LGBTQ movements, critics of CETA and other “free trade” deals – to unite in resistance against the Harper government’s agenda. Scrap Bills C-13 and C-44! Yes to democracy and human rights, and no to corporate dictatorship and police state tactics! Defeat the Harper Tories, and fight to build a People’s Coalition!Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: NoThat rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays...Source

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: Yes, and the government should give them their land backThe Communist Party struggles for immediate redress of historic injustices to Aboriginal peoples. This must include preferential treatment in the provision of housing, health care, education, and job creation, as a priority. Furthermore, immediate achievement of national rights, just and early settlement of land claims and self-government will help to improve the prospect for the fuller development of several Aboriginal peoples as nations, a process that the Communist Party fully supports. A socialist Canada will have to correct the historic injustices which the Aboriginal peoples have experienced, while providing all-round assistance to the furtherance of their national aspirations. Aboriginal people will achieve full and complete equality in all aspects of life, as all vestiges of racism and discrimination are rooted out. Co-operative and public ownership can make it possible for Aboriginal communities to do away with class exploitation. Economic and other forms of assistance will be necessary so that Abor...Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?statsdiscuss

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Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: Yes, as long as they cut all economic and military support from Canada“A new constitution should unify social legislation to provide equal opportunity and high standards in all of Canada while respecting the sovereignty of Quebec, and the right to self-government of the Aboriginal...Source

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalise or privatise the energy sector?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: NationaliseIn a socialist Canada, the principal means of producing and distributing wealth will be the common property of society as a whole. The exploitation of labour will be abolished. Ecological degradation will be stopped, and a planned approach to the relationship of human life with the natural environment will be implemented. Want, poverty, insecurity and discrimination, rooted in capitalist exploitation, will be ended. Socialism will finally realize a new society based on solidarity, equality and emancipation.
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Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss

Communist’s answer: YesThe socialist government will enact the social ownership of the economy’s financial and industrial sectors, lands and resources and transportation and...Source

Communist’s answer: Yes, but only for non-essential servicesEnact anti-scab laws, bankruptcy protection for workers, and card check union certification for all workers
Protect free collective bargaining and the right to strike in...Source